Job 1:1

Easy To Read Version

There was a man named Job that lived in the country of Uz. Job was a good and faithful man. Job worshiped God and refused to do evil things.

Cross References

Genesis 10:23

Aram’s sons were Uz, Hul, Gether, and Mash.

Genesis 17:1

When Abram was 99 years old, the Lord appeared to him. The Lord said, “I am God All-Powerful. [91] Do these things for me: Obey me and live the right way.

Genesis 22:12

The angel said, “Don’t kill your son or hurt him in any way. Now I can see that you do respect and obey God. I see that you are ready to kill your son, your only son, for me.”

Genesis 36:28

Dishan had two sons. They were Uz and Aran.

Genesis 42:18

After three days, Joseph said to them, “I am a God-fearing man! Do this, and I will let you live.

Genesis 6:9

This is the story about the family of Noah. Noah was a good man all his life. Noah always followed God.

2 Kings 20:3

“Lord, remember that I have truly served you with all my heart. I have done the things that you say are good.” Then Hezekiah cried very hard.

1 Chronicles 1:17

Shem’s sons were Elam, Asshur, Arphaxad, Lud, and Aram. Aram’s sons were Uz, Hul, Gether, and Meshech. [4]

1 Chronicles 1:42

Ezer’s sons were Bilhan, Zaavan, and Akan.

Job 1:8

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you seen my servant Job? There is no person on earth like Job. Job is a good and faithful man. He worships God and refuses to do evil things.”

Job 2:3

Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you seen my servant Job? There is no person on earth like Job. Job is a good and faithful man. He worships God and refuses to do evil things. He still is faithful, even though you asked me to let you destroy everything he has for no reason.”

Job 28:28

And God said to people,\par “Fear and respect the Lord—\par that is wisdom.\par Don’t do evil things—\par that is understanding.”\par

Job 4:6

You worship God.\par You trust him.\par You are a good man.\par So let that be your hope.\par

Job 9:21

I am innocent.\par But I don’t know what to think.\par I hate my own life.\par

Exodus 18:21

But you should also choose some of the people to be judges and leaders.

Proverbs 14:16

A wise man respects the Lord and stays away from evil. But a foolish man does things without thinking—he is not careful.

Proverbs 14:2

The person who lives right respects the Lord. But the person who is not honest hates the Lord.

Proverbs 16:17

Good people live their lives trying to stay away from evil. The person who is careful with his life, is guarding his soul.

Proverbs 16:6

True love and loyalty will make you pure. {\cf2\super [21]} Respect the Lord, and you will stay far away from evil.

Proverbs 20:7

A good person lives a good life. And his children will be blessed.

Proverbs 3:7

Don’t depend on your own wisdom. But respect the Lord and stay away from evil.

Proverbs 8:13

If a person respects the Lord,\par then that person will hate evil.\par I (Wisdom) hate pride\par and people who think they are better\par than other people.\par I hate evil ways, and a lying mouth.\par

Jeremiah 25:20

I also made all the Arabs and all of the kings of the land of Uz drink from the cup.

Lamentations 4:21

Be happy, people of Edom.\par Be happy, you people that live\par in the land of Uz.\par But remember, the cup of the Lord’s anger\par will come around to you, too.\par When you drink from that cup (punishment),\par you will get drunk\par and will make yourselves naked.\par

Ezekiel 14:14

\{I would punish that country\} even if Noah, Danel, and Job {\cf2\super [114]} lived there. Those men could save their own lives by their goodness, \{but they could not save the whole country\}.” The Lord my Master said these things.

Ezekiel 14:20

If Noah, Danel, and Job lived there, \{then I would save those three men\} because they are good men. Those three men could save their own lives. But by my life I promise, they could not save the lives of other people—not even their own sons and daughters!” The Lord my Master said these things.

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth were truly good people before God. They did everything the Lord (God) commanded and told people to do. They were without fault.

Deuteronomy 18:13

You must be faithful to the Lord your God.

James 5:11

We say that those people who accepted their troubles with patience are now happy. You have heard about Job’s patience. {\cf2\super [28]} You know that after all Job’s trouble, the Lord helped him. This shows that the Lord is full of mercy and is kind.

1 Peter 3:11

That person must stop doing evil\par and do good;\par that person should look for peace\par and try to get it.\par